Shirt



March 29, 1932. RUCKER 1,851,294

SHIRT Filed Jan. 11, 1930 NAM. an 5; flL/[KEQ In venlor A ltomey Patented Mar. 29; 1932 MAHLON ."B; RUCKER, 0F SPOKANE, WASHINGTON V referred SHIRT Application filed January 11; 1930. Serial 1%. 42am.

My present invention relates to improvements in shirtsof that type that is to as a stag shirt, that is to be worn invplace of a coat,- jacket or blouse and in which the skirt part is usually worn outside the trousers.

Among outdoor workmen, sportsmen, and" for use in connection with outdoor sports it is Convenient to have a slip-over type of shirt "which allows freedomof movement and at the: same time SUlllClGIlt protection fromthe weather. In shirts of this-type it is difficult to rovide ockets in the usualmahner that offer any satisfactory means "for keeping the hands warm and otherwise providing ZLCOIl-j venient and accessible means for carrying small objects that are frequently required for "partlof my shirt showing-a stitchingto par quick use. I am referring especially to huntsmens and fishermens needs where itis desir} warmth.

Another purpose is to provide means ma able to have an extra supply :of shells handy and tackle that may be readily accessible.

My invention is particularly adapted for use among'hunters. It is a well known fact a that most hunting takes place'during cool or V 1 cold-weather, and for the'proper handling ofa rifie'or shct-gunit is inconvenient to have" gloves on the hands for the best results. 1 have therefore proposed in my shirt, to place a pocket: across the front of the shirt overthe abdomenrand place pocket slits at a convenient angle to allow the hands to lie-slipped into the pocket where they can be clasped for warmth and be protected from the Wind and cold. It is mypurpose also to line the pocket; I

with suitable material that will providefor pocket whereby the hands may be inserted or withdrawn-quickly and in such a position that the arm will be crooked to support a gun,

golf stick, or other tool.

In addition to theabove purposes, I also wish toprovide in my pocket means for car rying articles that may come 1nt0 more or 1 less constant use such as extra shells or loads (frequently ing. the

- pecial; objects.

embodiment'of my invention wherein the partsare combined and arranged inthe best mode I have thusfar ClGVlSQClfOI' the practical application otthe principles-ofmy invention;

f "Figured is a front viewof myshirtshowpocket across the front lower part'of the shirahpart of which is shown in dotted lines.

part otmy shirt showing the pocket and a FigurelQ is; sectional View ofthelower snap fastener for partially dividing the Pocket. I I V I F-igure 32 1s-a seCt10naLvieW ofthe lowertially divide-the. pocket. I

v sectional view of the lower part ofmy shirt showing the pocket secured to-the'fabric ofthe shirt and the snap fastener-of Figure 2 a V i J I Figure- 5is section ofthelower partof my shirt, indicating two stitchings to partially' divide the inside Figure 4c is, a cross In carrying out iny invention I. utilize tie usual type offstag shirt; 1 0 which may have the regulation collar and usual opens ingpand buttonsand fasteners 11. Pockets 12 and 13,1nay also be necessary articles.

On thelower part of the shirt I providefa" pair-0f angular pocket openings or SlltS 15 andl6, these to communicatewith the pocket 17 which may be made of any suitable mate, rial sewed to the. underside 'of the-xgarment acrosstlle frontand above the hem 14 The pocket 17 maybe made with a certain an olmt ot slack n the material to provide pocket room for the hands and other ob] sets .1

Myv'design is provided for outside worker sportsiandisto be worn overtrousers or other covering. Sinceitisdes irable to keeprthe provided for carrying,

'70 v pocket forcarryingm r hands warm, there are also times when it is ing's'spaced at opposite sides of the vertical necessary to have the hands free, so I have center line of the shirt, of a Wall co-acting set my pocket openings at an angle to be with the skirt portion to form a single pocket comfortable when the hands are in the pocket, and secured against the inner side of the skirt and I provide the pocket as an elongated body front, said Wall having its top edge extend- 70 so that the hands may be thrust through the ing between the upper ends of the openings, pocket openings and clasped or retained its lower edge spaced below the lower ends therein for the purpose of warmth. of the openings, and its opposite side edges Due to the angle at which I place the pockextending between the lower edge of the wall ets the arm is crooked naturally and offers a d t e lowe ends of the openings. 75 support for a gun in the crook of the arm or In t stimony whereof I aifix my signature. other object, yet they allow the hands to be MAIILON UCK R. withdrawn immediately and be free for handling a gun without the obstructions of gloves or other hand coverings.

- Asa means for holding the pocket section 17 to the shirt proper I provide a snap fastener in which 21 is the head or female portion and 22 the male portion so that the user may have his choice in either fastening or having a loose, free pocket. The pocket is preferably stitched to the front lower portion of the shirt by stitching l8 and 19.

In some instances I have found it desirable to provide a line of stitching as 23 of Figure 3, extending from the bottom of the ocket upward for several inches and central of the ends of the pocket to provide a division so that desired objects such as shells of different loads may be maintained therein and be readily accessible for use on demand.

In Figure 5 I have shown two lines of stitching24 and 25 which provide an extra sectionfor the carrying of small objects that are to be divided from each other;

While the pocket herein shown is made of the usual goods out of which these shirts are manufactured, I have in mind in. special cases such as in extremely cold country, to 40 provide a lining of wool or fur or other suitable material that may be incorporated with the pocket or which may be removable and secured by suitable fasteners so that it can be taken out during that time of the year when '46 its bulk would be undesirable.

In use, the pocket that I have provided acts as a muff to protect the hands against inclement weather, yet allows them to be readily withdrawn and free for any purpose desirable. Usefulness of the garment with the I pockets so provided is expected to be quite extensive as it will apply to all outside workers who desire freedom in their clothing and whose eiliciency is at its best when they are comfortable and have means whereby they 120 can maintain their hands warm under all kinds of weather. For school children and for use in various 7 sports my design will be found to be highly useful.

Having thus described my invention, what I claim as new and desire to secure by Letters Patent is The combination with a shirt having a closed skirt portion and front pocket open- 1 0 

